Get Prepared to Visit a Pantry
Who Can Get Help?
First, know that you are not alone. There is no shortage of people in our community who need help to put food on their table. Thankfully, there are caring people and organizations ready to help. Anyone who asks for food can get it. There is food for everyone. To find out more about other food pantries and guidelines, please visit our Find A Pantry page.
First, know that you are not alone. There is no shortage of people in our community who need help to put food on their table. Thankfully, there are caring people and organizations ready to help. Anyone who asks for food can get it. There is food for everyone. To find out more about other food pantries and guidelines, please visit our Find A Pantry page.
What Can I Expect When I Visit Feeding Greene?
Some pantries offer additional food from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (called “USDA” or “TEFAP” food). To receive this food, you must meet certain income guidelines (see below). A few things to know about USDA food:
Some pantries offer additional food from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (called “USDA” or “TEFAP” food). To receive this food, you must meet certain income guidelines (see below). A few things to know about USDA food:
- You will be asked to share your monthly household income, but you will not be required to bring any documented proof of income.
- You will not be required to show an ID or proof of residency, but you must live in the state of Virginia.
- You will be asked questions about the size of your household and information about your family.
- You will be asked if members of your household receive benefits such as Medicaid, SNAP (“Food Stamps”), SSI (Social Services Income), or TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).
- All of the information you provide will be kept confidential.
- Regardless of where you pick it up, your household will only be able to pick up USDA foods once per week.
- For non-USDA food, you may visit as many pantries as needed.